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Coventry City FC manager Mickey Adams hinted that the "Sky Blues" could
swoop for Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Clayton Ince in an effort to
strengthen his squad for their 2005/06 England League Championship
season.

Ince, who is out of contract and yet to agree terms with former
employers Crewe Alexandra, can join the financially-strapped club on a
free transfer, which would see the 32-year-old custodian link up with
compatriot Stern John.

Adams told the Coventry Telegraph that he made enquiries about Ince and out-of-contract Liverpool winger Richie Partridge.

"Clayton Ince is a player who we have looked at because he played
particularly well against us three times last season," said Adams. "I
still need more bodies in and the only thing that will determine that
will be the finances. I have got a few irons in the fire and hopefully
I will be able to add a few more players soon."

Ince confirmed there was an enquiry from Adams and said he was
flattered by the interest. He said that, although he would be sad to
leave Crewe, he considered Coventry to be the type of club that could
lure him away.

"I have been with Crewe for six years," said Ince, "and they have been
good for me and I have been good for them. But you also have to always
look out for new openings and opportunities in life."

Ince did not always have the support of Crewe manager Dario Gradi last
term but performed creditably when he was called upon and was named the
man of the match in their closing fixture when they edged Coventry 2-1
to dodge relegation.

He was man of the match as well at Coventry last November when Crewe won 1-0.

In an unusual move for partisan British football crowds, Ince was
clapped off the pitch by Coventry fans after a string of remarkable
saves.

Ince also revealed he would relish the chance to work more closely with John.

"We always talk and hang out when our teams clash," said Ince. "He is a
very good player and I am sure we can both teach other things and help
each other. He can show me things from a striker's viewpoint and I can
show him things that a goalkeeper might see."

Ince has until tomorrow to reveal his intentions to Crewe, which means
that Coventry or any other interested club has less than 48 hours to
make a move.